Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site Campground
Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site Campground
Camp at a historic fur trade post along the North Saskatchewan River.
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October 20th, 2023
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Stay Awhile
Discover a historic fur trade post along the North Saskatchewan River, and camp in a Tipi, Métis Trapper Tent, or Trapline cabin. Walk-in Tenting and unserviced trailer sites are also available. Interactive exhibits, a play fort, wild bison viewing, hiking and biking trails, friendly heritage presenters, and more, await. Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site Campground is just 2 hours and 15 minutes from Calgary.
Why Go
Open seasonally from May 17 to September 30, 2024. Discover a historic fur trade post along the North Saskatchewan River, and camp in a Tipi, Métis Trapper Tent, or Trapline cabin. Walk-in tenting and un-serviced trailer sites are also available. Interactive exhibits, a play fort, wild bison viewing, hiking and biking trails, friendly heritage presenters, and more, await. Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site Campground is just two hours and 15 minutes from Calgary.
What's Great
Try Heritage Camping and experience the life of a fur trader. Tipis and Métis Trapper Tents include picnic table, fire pit, sleeping mats, wood floor, table, and chairs. Métis Trapper Tents additionally includes double or twin beds. Harkening back to a functional fur-trade building, Trapline Cabins also come with a BBQ, table, chairs, cookware, utensils, mini fridge, induction burner, microwave, and lighting. Visit the website for information on services offered.
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No gear? No problem! Tackle the great outdoors with a fully equipped camping kit. This experience includes a camping orientation session, 6-person tent (set up), sleeping pads, sleeping bags, cooking stove with fuel, and lantern.
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